Snowiest Regions in North America
About Skiing in North America
The United States and Canada offer some of the most epic ski resorts in the world, stretching from the Rockies in Colorado to the powder-covered peaks of British Columbia. Known for its varied terrain, exceptional snowfall, and modern infrastructure, North America is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders alike.
Explore the snowiest ski regions across North America. The following rankings highlight the regions with the most anticipated snowfall in the next 5 days. Use the date slider to adjust the forecast time frame and the weather model toggle buttons to compare predictions from leading forecasting models like ECMWF, GFS, and more.
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GEM1. Midwest
The Midwest region includes 17 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect The Highlands to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. The Highlands22 cm | |
2. Terry Peak Ski Area15 cm | |
3. Mount Bohemia13 cm | |
4. Boyne Mountain12 cm | |
5. Mt Brighton5 cm | |
6. Alpine Valley Ski Area5 cm | |
7. Alpine Valley3 cm | |
8. Seven Oaks Recreation1 cm | |
9. Wilmot1 cm | |
10. Boston Mills Brandywine1 cm | |
2. Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest region includes 39 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alyeska to receive the most snow, with 23 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alyeska24 cm | |
2. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
3. Lookout Pass Ski Area4 cm | |
4. Silver Mountain4 cm | |
5. Big White Ski Resort4 cm | |
6. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
7. Mt. Baker3 cm | |
9. Revelstoke3 cm | |
10. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
3. Colorado
The Colorado region includes 25 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Steamboat to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Steamboat7 cm | |
2. Eldora Mountain Resort6 cm | |
3. Loveland Ski Area6 cm | |
4. Winter Park5 cm | |
5. Arapahoe Basin5 cm | |
6. Keystone5 cm | |
7. Beaver Creek5 cm | |
8. Vail4 cm | |
9. Copper Mountain Resort3 cm | |
10. Ski Cooper3 cm | |
4. Utah
The Utah region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Alta, Brighton Resort, Deer Valley Resort, Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird, Solitude Mountain Resort, and Powder Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Alta4 cm | |
2. Brighton Resort4 cm | |
3. Deer Valley Resort4 cm | |
4. Park City Mountain Resort4 cm | |
5. Snowbird4 cm | |
6. Solitude Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Powder Mountain4 cm | |
8. Snowbasin Resort3 cm | |
9. Sundance2 cm | |
10. Cherry Peak Ski Area1 cm | |
5. Northeast
The Northeast region includes 58 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Laurel Mountain, BigRock Mountain, Cannon Mountain, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, and Hidden Valley to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Laurel Mountain5 cm | |
2. BigRock Mountain4 cm | |
3. Cannon Mountain4 cm | |
5. Hidden Valley4 cm | |
6. Stowe Mountain Resort4 cm | |
7. Holiday Valley Resort3 cm | |
8. Jay Peak Resort3 cm | |
9. Smugglers' Notch Resort3 cm | |
10. Bolton Valley3 cm | |
6. Western Canada
The Western Canada region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect SilverStar Mountain Resort to receive the most snow, with 8 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. SilverStar Mountain Resort7 cm | |
2. Big White Ski Resort4 cm | |
3. Fernie Alpine Resort3 cm | |
5. Revelstoke3 cm | |
6. Sun Peaks Resort2 cm | |
7. Castle Mountain Resort2 cm | |
8. Kimberley Alpine Resort1 cm | |
9. Grouse Mountain1 cm | |
10. Whistler Blackcomb1 cm | |
7. Eastern Canada
The Eastern Canada region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Blue Mountain to receive the most snow, with 5 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Blue Mountain6 cm | |
2. Mont Tremblant3 cm | |
3. Mount St. Louis Moonstone2 cm | |
4. Horseshoe Resort2 cm | |
5. Calabogie Peaks Resort2 cm | |
6. Stoneham Mountain Resort1 cm | |
7. Mont-Sainte-Anne1 cm | |
8. Le Massif de Charlevoix0 cm | |
8. New Mexico
The New Mexico region includes 7 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire Resort, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, and Ski Santa Fe to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Taos Ski Valley3 cm | |
2. Angel Fire Resort3 cm | |
3. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort2 cm | |
4. Ski Santa Fe2 cm | |
6. Ski Apache- | |
7. Ski Cloudcroft- | |
9. Southeast
The Southeast region includes 4 tracked ski resorts. Over the next 5 days, we expect Snowshoe Mountain, Ober Mountain, and Beech Mountain to receive the most snow, with 3 cm, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Snowshoe Mountain4 cm | |
2. Ober Mountain2 cm | |
3. Beech Mountain2 cm | |
4. Wintergreen- | |
10. Lake Tahoe
The Lake Tahoe region includes 12 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
4. Heavenly- | |
5. Homewood- | |
6. Kirkwood- | |
8. Palisades Tahoe- | |
9. Sierra-at-Tahoe- | |
10. Sugar Bowl- | |
11. Southern California
The Southern California region includes 8 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
2. China Peak- | |
3. June Mountain- | |
4. Mammoth Mountain- | |
5. Mountain High- | |
7. Snow Summit- | |
8. Snow Valley- | |
12. California
The California region includes 20 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Bear Mountain- | |
4. China Peak- | |
5. Dodge Ridge- | |
6. Heavenly- | |
7. Homewood- | |
8. June Mountain- | |
9. Kirkwood- | |
10. Mammoth Mountain- | |
13. Arizona & Southern Nevada
The Arizona & Southern Nevada region includes 3 tracked ski resorts. There is no forecasted snow at any resorts over the next 5 days, according to the GEM model.
| Resort | Total Snowfall |
|---|---|
1. Arizona Snowbowl- | |